spirograph

So, I finished my spirograph — these pictures are of the item in its unblocked state, as I was in a rush to get outside and stick it on my heid.

Like Anna’s original version of the design, my spirograph adds extra repeats to be more like a a lidless hat than a headband. It is cosy around cold ears, and fulfills its mane-containing function admirably. I used 3.5 mm needles throughout (which has made a nice springy fabric with the Kid Classic). I worked 17 repeats of the pattern in total (including the decrease rounds) and finished the top edge with Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off. I really enjoyed knitting Anna’s pattern, and am very pleased with the end result.

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Dear Kate,
I know you probably have other things to do with all your lovely projects, knitting, walking, writing… BUT I need to know which colourway your Spirograph is made of – on Ravelry you have given “nightly” which would be number 846. I, loving the colour on your pictures (and the headband itself), have ordered a few skeins and find the colour is much much darker. Is it possible you used another colour? I would be veeeeery grateful to know. Thanks!
Eva

Fate! This is the second reference to the Spirograph I’ve come across today. The first time I briefly considered making one for my d-i-l who is a pony-tail wearing runner in a cold place. Now I’m completely swayed!
John looks like a delightful person to know.

John and his companion look like great dog-walking buddies! Hello there, John! I wish Piper and I could join you for a nice stroll.

Kate, your new chapeaulette is very pretty. I’m like you; hair tied up atop my head makes it difficult to wear a hat. But cold ears…brrrr. I’ve been wearing a Calorimetry when I go out for chores in the morning, and it works like your Spirograph; very comfy but not too much.

(I just invented the word “chapeaulette.” Do you think it will catch on? ;)

It looks gorgeous in that yarn choice- that shade of blue really suits you and it’s nice to see the design with a bit of a halo, in constrast to the smoother yarns I used. Goes without saying that I’m unspeakably proud that you made my design- thanks!